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Our People

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  Jan Clark, Founder/Owner/Director Managing Director 

 

The Lancemore Group Hotel Operations Marketing Design & Asset Management 

 


  Peter Clark, Founder/Owner/Director Chairman 

 

The Lancemore Group Founder and Chairman, The Empower Group (formerly Clark Hummerston) Board Member, and Melbourne University Arts Faculty Chairman iLeap program for Indigenous Youth

 


  Julian Clark, Chief Executive Officer

 

Julian joined The Lancemore Group in 2007 and became CEO in 2008. Under his tenure the group has grown from its first three hotels to what it is today – a multi-branded national hotel group with an enviable track record of success for all stakeholders and one of Australia’s most awarded hotel groups.

Julian has always been keen on giving back to the industry, and has held board or President roles at peak Accommodation and Tourism bodies such as AAoA, MCB, VTIC & IACC.  Prior to his appointment as CEO, Julian worked with several leading financial services organisations in corporate strategy and strategic marketing roles in the UK and Australia.

 


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Julian Clark, Chief Executive Officer

Julian joined The Lancemore Group in 2007 and became CEO in 2008. Under his tenure the group has grown from its first three hotels to what it is today – a multi-branded national hotel group with an enviable track record of success for all stakeholders and one of Australia’s most awarded hotel groups.

Julian has always been keen on giving back to the industry, and has held board or President roles at peak Accommodation and Tourism bodies such as AAoA, MCB, VTIC & IACC.  Prior to his appointment as CEO, Julian worked with several leading financial services organisations in corporate strategy and strategic marketing roles in the UK and Australia.



Andrew Turner, Group Director of Development

Andrew joined the Lancemore Group in 2018 to drive the group's expansion throughout Australia and New Zealand. One of the industry’s most successful and respected hoteliers, Andrew served as CEO of Mirvac Hotels and Resorts where he grew the business from 7 properties under management with assets valued at $150 million to 48 properties under management with assets valued at $1.8 billion. More recently, he held the role of EVP – Development Mantra Group (Asia) and EVP Hotel Operations for SilverNeedle Hospitality.  Andrew is an inductee of the HM Magazine Hall of Fame and recipient of the Hotelier of the Year award. 



Susan Standring, Design and Technical Services Consultant

Susan has a background in hotel strategy and interior design.  She brings a curiosity and passion in discovering, analysing and developing new ways in hotel planning, amplifying brand and enhancing operational efficiency through design.


Susan combines her Design and Technical review through the lens of owner/developer/operator, informing a pragmatic review on construction and refurbishments of our hotels.

She coordinates the design brief, working with our Strategic and Operations team to ensure the design of our hotels aligns with demand drivers, site context, brand standards and technical guide.  The outcome is each property experience conveys the Lancemore DNA of ‘Curated Spaces’.



Chantelle Veness, Group Director of Marketing & Communications

Chantelle has led the Sales & Marketing team at Lancemore since February 2013, following more than a decade in the accommodation sector with celebrated brands such as Accor, Le Meridien and Mirvac Hotels. Her experience across all facets of the sales and marketing mix has been pivotal to the expansion of our portfolio with new properties under management such as Alamanda Palm Cove and Larmont Sydney.

 


Scott Williams, Area General Manager

Scott brings over ten years’ experience managing operations and strategy for global hotel and resort properties including Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Crowne Plaza Hotels. Obtaining the Hotel Leader of the year in 2011, Scott’s multifaceted expertise in luxury and upscale hotels has proven success in implementing systems and processes, facilitating operational efficiency, maximizing productivity, increasing employee satisfaction, and enhancing guest experience. 



Natalie McNamara, Group Director of Sales 

Natalie joined Lancemore Hotels in late 2013, bringing with her a diverse understanding of Operations across Major Events and Complex International Projects. Natalie has been involved across many aspects of the Lancemore portfolio throughout her tenure with the boutique hotel group, from Managing Multi Million dollar refurbishments and leading teams to achieve numerous accolades. With a passion for creativity and interactive guest experiences, Natalie’s experience of both Operations and Sales provides a perfect combination for Lancemore Hotel’s diverse portfolio of outlets.

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